Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-08-27


B. Dixon, of Talbot county, for Comp
trolier and Francis Miller, of Mont
gomery county. for Attorney General
An exciting campaign is expected.
WE copy the following from the Nor
gan Mercury of last week
Mr.. Henry NJ. Smith of Cincinnati,
o., is visiting his brother Mr.. J. Rufus
Smith in this place. He IL accompan.
led by his daughter,
Mr.. J. G.. Omps, we are sorry to say,
is suffering with painful felon on his
hand.
We regret to learn that Hon. Wash.
ington Unger is dangerously ILL.,
A birthday party in honor of Misses
Lille and Rosa Riner was held at the
residence of their father, Mr.. G. p.
Riner, Friday night last, near Hams
Vile. Quite a gay and lively assem-
blage of young people were present.
Refreshments were served in abund-
ance. The tables ladened with precious
viands. presented beautiful appear
ance. Everything was done on the part
of host and hostess toward making each
one enjoy himself. We wish many re-
turns of such brilliant birthdays to the
young ladies in whose honor the party
was rendered.
London & Paris.
CLEARING OUT SALE.-Weexp to
move to our new storeroom about Sept.
18th. We do not want to take to the
new room any remnants or old stock of
any kind; we have therefore determin-
ed to close out the old stock regardless
of cost. This sale will commence next
Wednesday, Aug. 18th, and will contin-
ne till we have closed out all the old
goods. If you want chance at these
bargains come early and get the best SO
lections. This is no catch penny adver-
tisement, but we mean business as we
are determined not to take any old goods
to the new room. Remember this sale
will commence Wednesday, Aug. 18th.
Don't fail to call and examine these
goods and if you can use them you can
save money. If you can't use them do
not buy. Yours &c,
EMMERT 81 FIERY.
Miss Mary Lou Hunter has re-
turned home.
Miss May Ritzell, of Keyser, is
visiting Miss Ella M. Noll.
Mr.. Mason Robinson, of Winches-
er, was in town Wednesday.
Miss Grace Guinand, of Washing
ton, d. c., is visiting Miss Lottie
Mckee.
Mr.. William Leigh, late of Nun ich 4,
Germany, spent portion of the week
in town.
Mrs. Amos Reed and son, of Balti-
more, are the guests of Mr.. Charles NJ.
Lamar.
Miss Grace Henneberger, of Cham
bersturgh, is visiting Mrs. w. q. Nick
las.
Rev. John Edwards, pastor of the
Ist NJ. Z. Church Of this city, has re-
turned home.
Miss Cora Marsteller and Bette
Dooley are visiting in Charlestown.
Mr.. Carry and wife, of Pocomoke
City, is visiting the family of Samu-
ell J. Thompson, of this city.
Miss Minnie Powell, of Washing
ton City, has returned home after
pleasant visit to her many friends
Miss Kate Potts, of Pennsylvania,
who has been visiting Miss Clara
Miles, of this city, is now visiting
friends in Washington and Alexan,
dria.
Mr.. Fred Schultz, of Philadelphia
who has been visiting in town, has
returned home
Prof. Woofter, ex-Principal oil
the Shepherdstown Normal School
and VIM. Ohley, editor of the Fair
mont IndeG were in town Saturday
PUBLIC schools open next Thurs
day, Sept lst.
MISS IDA HENRY's music class will
reopen on Monday, Sept. 9Th, with
unusually fair prospects.
Mr.. Joe Hobbs and sister Rebec
ca, who have been visiting relatives
near Baltimore, returned home last
Saturday.
DR.. j. S. Boak is spending a week
at Rock Erion, Va. We hope the
trip may be beneficial to his health
While in Woodberry, Md, last
C,rxla,r v-o moi oi,r frip.aJ on1 form.